anchorhold
anchorhold · anchorholds
The residence of an anchorite or anchoressThe residence of an anchorite or anchoress.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The residence of an anchorite or anchoress.
(countable, uncountable)The hold or grip of an anchor, or something to which it holds.
(countable, figuratively, uncountable)Firm hold; security.
Origin
From anchor + hold.From anchor + hold.
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Forms
plural: anchorholds| Singular | anchorhold |
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Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable